On the pebbly hilltop fields and rocky woods near South Paris, Maine, Mark Brandhorst grows some mighty tough plants. The former stonemason discovered alpine succulents growing on rocks near his home, ...

Not only do rock gardens add beauty and dimension to any outdoor space, they require little maintenance and can accommodate awkward or difficult landscapes (such as steep hillsides). No matter the ...

Researchers lead by Xuejie Zhang, a materials scientist from the South China Agricultural University in Guangzhou have managed to produce succulents that glow-in-the-dark. This wasn’t a result of ...

Living in a warm, arid environment has its advantages in winter, but your options for garden plants are limited. Try this ...

Succulents come in a wide variety of colours, shapes, and textures and can be combined in the most interesting and dramatic planting groupings. They thrive with minimal care and have the added bonus ...

When we picture succulents, most of us will imagine an array of small potted plants housed indoors, but actually, these ...

They're compact, versatile, colorful, and virtually bullet-proof in the garden. They're also not prone to bugs or disease, they need no spraying, need little water or fertilizer, and even the deer and ...

Everywhere I look these days, I see succulents. They are popping up in dish gardens, stone troughs, driftwood planters, garden fountains, and even coffee cups and shot glasses. Yes, succulents have ...

Patrice Hanlon answers your gardening questions every other week. DEAR GARDEN COACH: I just read an article about growing a succulent garden. Do you think the plants will survive an El Niño winter? We ...